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Baryte and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Baryte and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Pollucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baryte and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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